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NSE: SAIL · BSE: 500113 · ISIN INE114A01011

Steel Authority of India Limited stock analysis

Steel Authority of India Limited ranks #1338 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 54/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 7.9%, quarterly sales growth of 1.3% and quarterly profit growth of 134.3%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE54/100

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#1338 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹77,034.3cr
ROCE7.9%
Quarterly sales growth1.3%
Quarterly profit growth134.3%
P/E ratio15.9×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 1.57×
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹1,03,477cr₹21,363cr₹12,243cr21.0%
2023₹1,04,448cr₹8,038cr₹2,177cr8.0%
2024₹1,05,378cr₹11,149cr₹3,067cr11.0%
2025₹1,02,479cr₹10,690cr₹2,372cr10.0%
2026₹1,10,811cr₹12,119cr₹3,373cr11.0%
TTM₹1,11,135cr₹13,384cr₹4,272cr12.0%
Debt / equity0.53×
CFO / EBITDA1.57×
Operating margin12.0%
Free cash flow₹10,942cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y2.0%
Profit CAGR · 3Y15.7%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts7 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Market share gainHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Market reception for SAIL ’s branded offerings remained remarkably strong, supported by an expanding distribution network across both urban centers and tier-2/tier-3 rural markets. Prominent brands such as SAIL SeQR TMT bars and SAILNEX structural sections sustained their market leadership, becoming preferred choices for structural safety, earthquake resistance, and durability in individual home building and corporat

Debt reductionHigh severity · 5 mentions
Execution risk

For SAIL, this risk coincides with increasing interest and depreciation charges from its Rs.1 lakh crore Capex programme. Robust project monitoring via Digital Project Management System (now operational across all Integrated Steel Plants), active debt reduction and working-capital discipline will be the primary buffers. • Evolving Product and Customer Requirements Rapid changes in customer quality specifications, gra

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 17 mentions
Positive catalyst

Strategic capital allocation and improved sales enabled the Company to bring its total borrowings down by Rs.5012 crore to Rs.31,922 crore, raising the Net Worth to Rs.58,195 crore and a reduction of around 4,20,000 T in its inventory levels. This prudent financial management improved the Debt-to-Equity ratio to 0.55:1, further strengthening the balance sheet and providing the necessary leverage headroom to fund futu

Niche productsHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

The widening of our channel partner ecosystem ensured deeper penetration into regional markets, aligning with the growing consumption demands of semi-urban and rural India. Through these specialized product offerings and extensive distribution networks, SAIL sustained its vital role in supporting critical national infrastructure ventures. During the year, SAIL steel was supplied to landmark projects across the countr

Raw material inflationHigh severity · 2 mentions
Risk easing

The global economic landscape during the year continued to encounter tailwinds and headwinds alike. Geopolitical frictions in key regions generated trade uncertainty, while energy price fluctuations and raw material cost shifts created supply chain volatilities across all industries. Concurrently, the global steel sector demonstrated gradual stabilization as regional markets adapted to new economic realities.

Pricing commentaryModerate severity · 1 mention
Constructive

And because of that reduction, we've got a saving on that count by around INR25 crores. So more or less, it has offset the price increase due to ocean freight in the fluxes. And sir, secondly, it is about the debt position.

Demand slowdownModerate severity · 3 mentions
Negative warning

Thereafter, in August’25, USA further expanded its trade measures, imposing a 50% tariff on 407 additional product categories containing Steel and Aluminum, leading to increase in US domestic steel prices, though demand remained stable. European Union’s Steel industry experienced a protracted crisis caused by high energy prices, weak demand, cheap imports and tariff disputes with US, which led to closure of number of

Regulatory approvalModerate severity · 7 mentions
Positive catalyst

Additionally, the government designated coking coal as a “Critical and Strategic Mineral” under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957, prioritizing Prodn. 57 ANNUAL REPORT There’s a little bit of SAIL in everybody’s life 2025-26 MDA Report regulatory approvals to strengthen the domestic steel supply chain. During CY2025, the Russian Federation remained a primary source of Pulverized Coal Inj

Export market updatesLow severity · 3 mentions
Caution

SAIL will continue tracking import flows, advocating on trade policy, and deepening its value- added product mix to reduce exposure to commodity price cycles. • Export Market and CBAM Risk SAIL ’s export revenue faces headwinds from elevated freight costs, suppressed Global benchmark prices, and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will require Plant-wise, Product-wise emission disclosures. The hal

Regulatory updatesLow severity · 31 mentions
Watch

Domestic steel producers continue to diversify their raw material sourcing to mitigate single-supplier concentration risks. RISKS AND CONCERNS Regulatory and Operational Risks Your Company continues to encounter a complex set of regulatory and operational challenges across its mining assets, impacting raw material security, project execution timelines, and revenue generation capabilities. • Pending Closure of Show Ca

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